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| The Dodgers admitted on Sunday that they have something called the "Kershaw Decree." It's a strategy that says Clayton Kershaw will not pitch more than 25 innings in any month while in the minors. "We don't want to get teased and find out in September [that Kershaw's] not pitching anymore," manager Joe Torre tells MiLB.com. Kershaw is expected to move to the bullpen in the near future in order to limit his innings. |
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| Adam Kennedy, 2B, St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday 5/4, 10:20 PM CT |
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| Adam Kennedy went 2-for-2 with a pair of singles, one run, and two RBI on Sunday against the Cubs. The second baseman is up to .329 on the season. |
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| Jason Marquis served up seven hits and five runs over 5.1 innings against the Cardinals on Sunday. He issued five walks and struck out four. Marquis fell to 1-2. He has allowed five runs in three of his six starts. |
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| Todd Wellemeyer improved to 3-1 with a victory against the Cubs on Sunday night. He held the rival to three hits and two runs over five innings. Wellemeyer mixed in four walks and four strikeouts. |
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| John Lackey, P, Los Angeles Angels | Sunday 5/4, 10:09 PM CT |
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| John Lackey worked four innings for High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday. He allowed four hits and two runs, walked one, struck out four, threw a wild pitch, and hit two batters. "It's all about pitch count now," Lackey tells MLB.com. "My arm felt fine. My location was better today, and I had a good heater." The ace has been out all season due to a strained right triceps. He threw 68 pitches on Sunday. |
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| Max Scherzer, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday 5/4, 10:05 PM CT |
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| The Diamondbacks won't press Max Scherzer to be an ace. Heck, he might not even stick with the big club for long. Scherzer will start on Monday and may only make another two or three outings before returning to the minors. "I think potentially a good byproduct of that is keeping Max's innings in check as we get him through the season," general manager Josh Byrnes tells the Arizona Republic. The club would like to limit him to around 140-150 innings this year. "We've been careful with him. I don't think he's gone beyond 90 pitches (in any appearance)," Byrnes adds. "It hasn't been a big exertion month for him. We'll always try to handle him with care." |
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| Howie Kendrick will rejoin the Angels in Kansas City on Monday and come off the DL, MLB.com reports. The second baseman has been out due to a strained left hamstring, and he proved he was ready with a fine rehab showing at High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday. |
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| The Red Sox will called up reliever Craig Hansen on Monday, the Providence Journal confirms. He will replace outfielder Brandon Moss, who underwent an appendectomy on Saturday. |
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| Eric Gagne, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday 5/4, 9:14 PM CT |
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| Eric Gagne blew his fifth save of the season on Sunday. The closer appeared to be rattled by a close play at first base and by a tight strike zone, and he ended up walking three batters, including a free pass which plated the tying run. "You've got to put yourself in position not to depend on anybody," Gagne tells the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "I made some good pitches, made some bad pitches. I put myself in a situation I shouldn't have been." |
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| Taylor Buchholz registered his first career save on Sunday night. The right-hander entered a 6-2 contest in the eighth inning with two runners on base. He closed out that frame and worked a spotless ninth after the Rockies opened up the lead to 7-2. |
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| Manager Jim Leyland plans to shake up the Tigers lineup on Monday, although he hasn't given out any details. "Same pieces, but quite a bit different (in the order they hit)," Leyland tells the Detroit Free Press. "I think you’ll find it pretty drastic." |
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| Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Athletics | Sunday 5/4, 8:14 PM CT |
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| Eric Chavez doesn't expect to be activated when he becomes available on May 27. He is on the 60-day DL due to back problems. Chavez is able to swing without pain, but he can't handle third base duties, MLB.com reports. The club is not prepared to bring him back as a DH. |
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| Mike Parisi, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday 5/4, 8:10 PM CT |
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| The Cardinals called up Mike Parisi on Sunday. The 25-year-old right-hander was 2-1 with a 4.44 ERA over six starts at Triple-A Memphis. |
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| Pedro Martinez is still limited to side sessions, but he may be able to face live hitters next week. "Each time he gets up there to see how it feels, they push it a little further," assistant general manager John Ricco tells MLB.com. Martinez is out due to a strained left hamstring. He will need to pitch to batters before going on a minor league rehab stint. |
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| The Cardinals demoted Anthony Reyes to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Reyes will return to a starting role in the minors. |
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| Chad Qualls, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday 5/4, 7:23 PM CT |
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| Chad Qualls allowed three hits and three runs (one earned) in the ninth inning against the Mets on Sunday. The effort marred the reliever's spotless work thus far. Qualls had yet to allow an earned run over his previous 16.2 innings. |
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| The Twins have called Kevin Slowey their probable starter for Thursday's game against the White Sox, the AP reports. Slowey is on the DL due to a strained right biceps. He made just one start (April 3) in the majors this year but boasts a 2.08 ERA through three minor league outings. |
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| Despite facing Johan Santana on Sunday, Mark Reynolds had one of his better days of the past two weeks. He went 2-for-4 with an RBI and just one whiff. Reynolds' last two-hit game came on April 20, and he'd struck out at least twice in nine of the previous 10 contests. |
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| Johan Santana held the Diamondbacks to one run over six innings on Sunday. That line came despite six hits and four walks. Santana helped his own cause by striking out eight in the no-decision. His ERA fell to 2.91. |
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| Chris Snyder went 2-for-4 with a double, triple, and one RBI on Sunday. Not impressed? Well, both extra-base hits came off Johan Santana. |
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| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Sunday 5/4, 7:04 PM CT |
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| Jose Reyes continues to stretch his legs. He went 1-for-3 with two RBI, a walk, and a stolen base on Sunday. Reyes has swiped a bag in three straight games and six bases over the last 10 contests. |
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| Huston Street picked up his ninth save by tossing a scoreless inning against the Rangers on Sunday. The closer has allowed only one run over his last 10 appearances (10.2 innings). |
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| Ian Gac, 1B, Texas Rangers | Sunday 5/4, 7:00 PM CT |
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| Ian Gac hit his 10th and 11th home runs of the season for Low-A Clinton on Sunday. |
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| Rookie infielder German Duran provided the only fireworks in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the A's. Duran hit his first career home run in the third inning. It was also his first career extra-base hit. |
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| 2007 first-round pick Jarrod Parker pitched outstanding for Low-A South Bend on Sunday, throwing six scoreless innings and allowing only four hits for his second win. |
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| Travis Wood improved his record to 3-2 after throwing seven scoreless innings for High-A Sarasota. He allowed three hits, one walk and struck out four. |
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| Tyler Greene hit his fourth home run of the season for Double-A Springfield on Sunday. |
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| Danny Graves picked up a win on Sunday out of the pen for Double-A New Britain to improve his record to 2-0. |
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| Jack Cust, LF, Oakland Athletics | Sunday 5/4, 6:52 PM CT |
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| Jack Cust is on a roll. The DH/outfielder went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Rangers. It was his third long ball over the last four games, and he is up to .244 after hitting .176 in April. |
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| Jason Bergmann threw six scoreless innings to improve his record to 2-2 for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He allowed three hits, two walks and struck out five. |
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| Vladimir Guerrero went 1-for-4 against the Orioles on Sunday and was able to snap a 0-for-15 streak. His average is down to .256. |
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| Greg Smith, P, Colorado Rockies | Sunday 5/4, 6:47 PM CT |
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| Greg Smith didn't pick up a win on Sunday, but he was impressive nonetheless. The rookie struck out 10 Rangers over six innings. Smith allowed only three hits and one run but took a no-decision. |
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| Torii Hunter had only one hit on Sunday, but it was a three-run homer in the 6-5 win over the Orioles. |
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| Melvin Mora, 3B, Baltimore Orioles | Sunday 5/4, 6:43 PM CT |
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| Melvin Mora went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and three runs in Sunday's loss to the Angels. |
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| Joe Saunders can thank his teammates on Sunday. The southpaw improved to 6-0 despite serving up 12 hits over five innings. Saunders allowed four runs, walked none, and struck out one. |
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| Lance Berkman went 4-for-5 with a homer, two doubles, two runs, and four RBI in Sunday's win over the Brewers. He has crossed the plate in eight straight games and joins Chase Utley as the only major leaguer with 10 homers on the year. |
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| Ben Sheets, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday 5/4, 6:35 PM CT |
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| The good news? Ben Sheets didn't walk anyone on Sunday. The bad news is that he allowed seven hits and four runs over 6.1 innings against the Astros. Sheets also struck out six and drove in a run during his no-decision. |
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| Hunter Pence was 0-for-5 with three strikeouts on Sunday before launching a game-winning, two-run homer in the bottom of the 12th. It was the young outfielder's third long ball of the series. |
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| Mike Cameron went 2-for-5 with a pair of homers in Sunday's loss to the Astros. He drove in four runs on the day. |
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| Matt Miller, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Sunday 5/4, 5:22 PM CT |
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| The Pirates acquired Matt Miller from the Red Sox on Sunday and sent him to Triple-A Indianapolis, the AP confirms. |
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| Scott Podsednik did an excellent job of filling in for a resting Willy Taveras on Sunday. The veteran went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs, and a pair of steals in a win over the Dodgers. |
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| Andre Ethier went only 1-for-4 on Sunday, but his one hit was a solo homer. The outfielder hadn't gone deep since April 12. |
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| Aaron Cook, P, Colorado Rockies | Sunday 5/4, 5:12 PM CT |
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| Aaron Cook improved to 5-1 thanks to a solid performance against the Dodgers on Sunday. He held the boys in blue to nine hits and two runs over 7.2 innings. Cook walked none and struck out two. He has allowed two or fewer runs in four straight starts. |
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| Joe Nathan, P, Minnesota Twins | Sunday 5/4, 5:09 PM CT |
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| Yawn. Joe Nathan calmly picked up his 11th save of the season on Sunday. He pitched a scoreless inning against the Tigers, and his ERA dipped to 0.69. |
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| Placido Polanco went 2-for-4 with a double and a run against the Twins on Sunday. He is 16-for-42 (.381) over the last nine games. |
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| Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota Twins | Sunday 5/4, 5:01 PM CT |
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| Joe Mauer went 2-for-4 with a double, one run, and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Tigers. The catcher went 7-for-11 in the series and is up to .333. |
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| Curtis Granderson flexed his muscles again on Sunday. He swatted a leadoff homer against the Twins. He later added a single and swiped his first bag of the year. |
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| Jacoby Ellsbury went 1-for-4 with two runs and two steals in Sunday's win over the Rays. He is up to 25 runs and 11 stolen bases through 28 games. |
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| Carlos Pena's all-or-nothing approach was evident on Sunday. The first baseman went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and three strikeouts against the Rays. |
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| Jon Lester, P, Boston Red Sox | Sunday 5/4, 4:52 PM CT |
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| What's gotten into Jon Lester? The southpaw held the Rays to four hits and one run on Sunday and improved to 2-2. Lester has been excellent in his last two outings after a rough start to his 2008 campaign. Following his work on Sunday, he now owns more strikeouts (27) than walks (26) this year. |
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| Scott Kazmir's season debut didn't go as hoped. He allowed six hits and four runs (three earned) over four innings against the Red Sox. Kazmir walked three, struck out five, threw a wild pitch, and needed 90 pitches. He has been out all season due to a left elbow strain. |
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| Kevin Youkilis hammered the Rays on Sunday. He went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a homer, two runs, and four RBI. As a result, his batting average jumped back up to .307. |
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| Ian Snell, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Sunday 5/4, 4:43 PM CT |
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| Ian Snell continues to struggle. He served up 10 hits and four runs over six innings against the Nationals on Sunday. Snell struck out only two batters. He has allowed at least three runs in six of his seven starts this year. |
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| Wily Mo Pena, LF, Washington Nationals | Sunday 5/4, 4:40 PM CT |
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| It took 61 at-bats, but Wily Mo Pena now has an extra-base hit on his 2008 resume. The outfielder managed a pinch-hit RBI double against the Pirates on Sunday. |
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| Adam LaRoche was allowed to run around all four bases on Sunday when he hit something called a "home run." The first baseman said he is unfamiliar with the expression, since he has not swatted a ball over the fence since April 9. LaRoche also had two other hits against the Nationals. It was his first three-hit day of the season. |
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| Tim Redding, P, Washington Nationals | Sunday 5/4, 4:34 PM CT |
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| Tim Redding improved to 4-2 by working 6.1 strong innings against the Pirates on Sunday. He held the Bucs to six hits and one run, walked none, and struck out five. |
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| Martin Prado sprained his left thumb in Sunday's win over the Reds. X-rays were negative, the AP reports. Prado was starting in place of shortstop Yunel Escobar. |
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| Brad Lidge, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Sunday 5/4, 4:28 PM CT |
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| Brad Lidge picked up a win on Sunday when he tossed a scoreless ninth inning against the Giants. The Phillies broke a 5-5 tie with an unearned run in the bottom half of the frame. It was Lidge's first victory of the year. |
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| Rich Aurilia, 1B, San Francisco Giants | Sunday 5/4, 4:25 PM CT |
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| Rich Aurilia went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a homer, one run, and three RBI on Sunday against the Phillies. The veteran owns three long balls and six RBI over his last seven games. |
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| Pat Burrell, LF, Philadelphia Phillies | Sunday 5/4, 4:23 PM CT |
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| Pat Burrell went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, and two RBI against the Giants on Sunday. The outfielder is up to 30 RBI through 32 games. |
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| Tim Lincecum's ERA dropped again on Sunday, even though he allowed four runs. The right-hander worked six innings against the Phillies and served up six hits, but all four runs were unearned. Lincecum also walked two, struck out five, hit a batter, and tossed a pair of wild pitches in the no-decision. |
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| Adam Dunn, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday 5/4, 4:16 PM CT |
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| Adam Dunn went 2-for-4 with a double, one run, and two RBI against the Braves on Sunday. The slugger is up to 13 RBI through 30 games, which is well off his typical pace. |
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| After hitting a pair of doubles on Saturday, Kelly Johnson added three more two-baggers on Sunday. He went 4-for-6 with two runs and two RBI against the Reds. |
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| Bronson Arroyo lasted only 1.1 innings against the Braves on Sunday. He allowed seven hits and seven runs before being pulled, and his season-to-date ERA rose to 8.63. |
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| Chipper Jones went 3-for-6 with a double, homer, and five RBI in Sunday's win over the Reds. He is hitting .425 with 27 RBI through 28 games. |
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| Darrell Rasner nailed down the win in his first start of the season against Seattle on Sunday, as he only allowed two runs on five hits over six innings, with no walks and four strikeouts. Most of the damage came off a two-run homer by Adrian Beltre. |
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| Carlos Silva suffered his first loss of the season on Sunday, as the Mariners fell to the Yankees 8-2. Silva got rocked for eight runs on 11 hits over a mere three innings of work, with no walks and one strikeout. |
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| Adrian Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with one RBI and blasted his eighth home run in Sunday's 10-3 loss to Florida. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Sunday 5/4, 3:37 PM CT |
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| Dan Uggla went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's 10-3 win over San Diego, and one of his hits went for his seventh home run of the season. He also scored three runs today. |
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| Jhonny Peralta had a tough day at the plate in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Kansas City, as he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. |
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| Miguel Olivo went 2-for-4 with one RBI and crushed his fourth homer of the season in Sunday's 2-0 win over Cleveland. |
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| Aaron Laffey pitched very well despite taking a loss to the Royals on Sunday. He only allowed one run on four hits over seven innings, with two walks and five strikeouts. Cleveland was shut out 2-0 in the loss. |
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| Gil Meche, P, Kansas City Royals | Sunday 5/4, 3:17 PM CT |
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| Gil Meche threw seven scoreless innings and only allowed four hits in Sunday's 2-0 win over Cleveland. He had no walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Jermaine Dye had a tough day at the plate in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Toronto. He went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, while leaving two men on base. |
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| Matt Stairs, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Sunday 5/4, 2:40 PM CT |
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| Matt Stairs went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Sunday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. |
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| Roy Halladay improved his record to 3-4 in Sunday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. Halladay only allowed three runs on three hits over 7.1 innings, with seven strikeouts and no walks. |
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| Sean Rodriguez has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake, according to the OC Register. The team placed pitcher Dustin Moseley on the DL due to right forearm stiffness. |
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| Chone Figgins will have his injured hamstring re-evaluated on Monday but said he was feeling a lot better, according to the OC Register. He said, "It’s not pulled. It’s just a slight strain."
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| Dustin Moseley has been placed on the DL due to stiffness in his right forearm, according to the OC Register. The Angels also recalled infielder Sean Rodriguez from Triple-A Salt Lake. |
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| Justin Germano could be replaced in the Padres' rotation, according to MLB.com. Manager Bud Black said Sunday that the Padres are considering a personnel change in the fifth spot in their starting rotation for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Germano is currently the fifth starter in the rotation but he's struggling at 0-3 with a 6.35 ERA in six starts this season, and allowed 21 runs over his last three outings. |
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| The Tigers stated that Dontrelle Willis has tweaked his right knee while fielding a ball during Friday night's rehab start in Toledo, according to MLive.com. Willis went through conditioning drills this morning, but it was then determined that he won't be ready to start another game this week. Instead of pitching for Toledo on Wednesday, as originally scheduled, Willis will remain with the Tigers and try to throw a bullpen session on Thursday or Friday. The Tigers have recalled his rehab assignment, therefore stopping the clock.
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| Scott Baker will have an MRI exam on his strained right groin muscle on Monday, according to the Star Tribune. The team will have a better idea of how to proceed with the injury at that point. |
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| Carlos Gomez has returned to the Twins' lineup in center field today, according to the Star Tribune. He was nursing a head injury, but the team is off on Monday, and he can rest tomorrow. |
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| Joe Saunders will be looking to remain unbeaten when the Angels host the Orioles tonight, according to MLB.com. Saunders is 5-0 with a 2.08 ERA and excellent 0.95 WHIP this season, and was 2-0 against Baltimore with a 4.91 ERA in 2007. |
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| Yunel Escobar has been scratched from Sunday's lineup due to an illness, according to the AP. |
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| Justin Ruggiano has been optioned back to Triple-A Durham, according to the Tampa Tribune. The team needed to free up a roster spot for ace pitcher Scott Kazmir's return to the rotation, and Ruggiano was seen as expendable. |
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| Scott Kazmir has been activated from the DL and made his scheduled start against Boston on Sunday, according to the Tampa Tribune. He said, "It feels like it's been forever. Fenway, you're definitely going to have the adrenaline going. The atmosphere's always going to be there. So you're going to have to harness it a little bit, the adrenalin and everything, but I'm just going to try and stay within myself like I try to do every start." Outfielder Justin Ruggiano was optioned back to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for Kazmir.
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| Jacoby Ellsbury is starting in left field for the Red Sox today, according to the Boston Herald. David Ortiz is out of action to rest his knee, and Manny Ramirez moved from left field to DH in place of Ortiz. Ellsbury covered Manny's spot in left. |
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| David Ortiz was a late scratch for Sunday action due to tightness in his right knee, according to the Boston Herald. This is the same knee that was surgically repaired in the offseason and has been sore off and on this season. Manny Ramirez was switched from left field to DH, and Jacoby Ellsbury covered the spot in left field. |
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| Scott Eyre, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Sunday 5/4, 12:00 PM CT |
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| Scott Eyre had his rehab moved to Double-A, according to CBSsports. He is recovering from left elbow inflammation. |
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| John Bale, P, Kansas City Royals | Sunday 5/4, 11:54 AM CT |
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| John Bale has sustained a broken hand after punching the door at the team hotel on Friday, according to the Kansas City Star. Bale punched the door out of frustration for his slow recovery from a fatigued left shoulder. Manager Trey Hillman said, "I’m not pleased, obviously. Players have to think before they do things. They’ve got to think about how it’s going to affect the rest of their team, how it’s going to affect their ability to perform and how it’s going to affect the whole group. I’m hopeful that there’s something salvageable for him. We’ll just have to wait to see where it goes."
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| Darrell Rasner has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton to start today's game against Seattle, according to the AP. The struggling Ian Kennedy has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton. |
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| Ian Kennedy, P, New York Yankees | Sunday 5/4, 11:25 AM CT |
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| Ian Kennedy has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton on Sunday, according to the AP. Darrell Rasner has been recalled from Scranton to start today's game against Seattle. They also transferred Brian Bruney to the 60-day DL. |
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| Carlos Gomez wants to return to the Twins' lineup today after getting hit in the head with a pitch on Friday, according to the Star Tribune. Gomez said he wants to play in today's game against Detroit, but Twins third base coach Scott Ullger said Gomez might sit again. The Twins are off Monday, which would give Gomez a full three-day break before they open a series in Chicago on Tuesday.
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| Ryan Zimmerman is out of the Nationals' lineup today, according to the AP. He asked for and received the day off, and will end his consecutive-games streak at 205 (if he isn't used as a pinch-hitter), which was the second highest active streak in the league behind Jeff Francoeur's 355. |
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| Evan Meek, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Sunday 5/4, 11:01 AM CT |
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| Right-handed reliever Evan Meek has been designated for assignment, according to the AP. Pittsburgh has 10 days to trade, waive or release Meek. The team called up lefty reliever Sean Burnett from Triple-A Indianapolis, and Meek was seen as expendable to free up a roster spot. |
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| Sean Burnett has been officially called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, according to the AP. They also designated right-handed reliever Evan Meek for assignment. Pittsburgh has 10 days to trade, waive or release Meek. |
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| Long reliever Brian Moehler threw a simulated game on Saturday and is preparing for the possibility of making a spot start in place of the injured Wandy Rodriguez, according to the Houston Chronicle. Rodriguez continues to feel discomfort in his ailing groin muscle, and if he isn't ready by Friday, a decision will be made. Manager Cecil Cooper said, "Brian Moehler threw kind of a simulated game. We just wanted to line him up in case he might have to be the guy here if we don't make any kind of move. He'd be the guy that would probably take a start. He's our long guy and he hasn't pitched a whole lot here recently, so it's a chance to get him the work and kind of line him up, so to speak, so if you need him to take that start maybe he's the guy that could potentially get it."
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| Sean Casey, 1B, Boston Red Sox | Sunday 5/4, 10:35 AM CT |
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| Sean Casey stated he is fully recovered from his right hip strain and likely will be coming off the DL on the first day he is eligible in one week, according to the Boston Herald. He is also scheduled to start a two-game rehab stint with Pawtuckett on Thursday. |
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| Placido Polanco's back ailment has subsided and he is playing without pain (for the first time since spring training), according to MLB.com. He said, "It's good. It's the best that I've felt in a while, including spring training. Without a doubt. The way I'm moving, right, left, running, mood-wise, everything is better."
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